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Updated January 10, 2024·
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13, priced in the upper midrange, is more affordable and offers high portability with a lightweight design, making it suitable for frequent travelers. It has a smaller screen with touch capability and high refresh rates, fitting for general use and some gaming. On the other hand, the MSI Titan GT77 is a high-end laptop with a larger screen, superior color reproduction, and better performance for demanding tasks like 3D rendering, engineering, and intensive gaming, thanks to its powerful processor and graphics. However, its weight and size make it less convenient for on-the-go use. Choose the ASUS for portability and cost savings or the MSI for top-tier performance and a larger display, recognizing you'll compromise on portability and pay more. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Flow Z13
- Excellent portability
- Good battery life
Advantages of the MSI Titan GT77
- Best in class for engineering and design
- Best in class for gaming and AI
- Excellent for software development
- Excellent for content creation
- Best in class overall display quality
- Very good speakers
- Best in class keyboard
Key differences
General Use
8.0
8.9
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
511.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
602.0 nits
6.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
10.0/10
9.2/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
5.5/10
The MSI Titan GT77 and ASUS ROG Flow Z13 are both very good for general use, though the MSI Titan GT77 is somewhat better.
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 excels in general use due to its portability and high-quality display, complemented by a strong CPU and sufficient RAM, making it suitable for a variety of tasks while being easy to carry around. The MSI Titan GT77, on the other hand, shines with a more powerful CPU and considerably more RAM, a higher-resolution screen, and robust heat management, but it trades off portability and has a shorter battery life, positioning it as a desktop replacement rather than an on-the-go laptop.
Gaming and AI
7.5
10.0
6.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.8/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.2/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.7/10
The MSI Titan GT77 is best in class for gaming and AI, while the ASUS ROG Flow Z13 is good.
The MSI Titan GT77 outshines the ASUS ROG Flow Z13 in gaming and 3D tasks primarily because it features a higher-tier graphics chip and a superior mini LED screen technology that provides a higher screen quality and resolution. While the ASUS offers strong gaming performance with a capable GPU and a high refresh rate display, the MSI's more powerful graphics unit ensures top-tier performance and its screen's extraordinary contrast and color accuracy make for a more visually arresting gaming and 3D experience.
Engineering and Design
8.4
10.0
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
6.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
64.0 GB
The MSI Titan GT77 is best in class for engineering and design, while the ASUS ROG Flow Z13 is very good.
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 is highly portable with a detachable keyboard and a quality screen, but it is surpassed by the MSI Titan GT77 which offers superior CPU and GPU performance, more RAM, and a higher resolution screen, making it the best for demanding engineering and design tasks but at the cost of portability.
Content Creation
8.2
9.1
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
16.0 GB
RAM
64.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
The MSI Titan GT77 is excellent for content creation, while the ASUS ROG Flow Z13 is very good.
PerfectRec’s Content Creation Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for photo editing, video editing and other content creation tasks.
Software Development
8.0
9.1
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
64.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
10.0/10
The MSI Titan GT77 is excellent for software development, while the ASUS ROG Flow Z13 is very good.
PerfectRec’s Software Development Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for software developers.
Screen Quality
8.4
9.7
13.4in
SIZE
17.3in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
511.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
602.0 nits
The MSI Titan GT77 has a better screen than the ASUS ROG Flow Z13 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
When choosing a laptop for general use, the MSI Titan GT77 offers the best screen due to its high resolution and panel type, ensuring sharp images and good brightness, whereas the ASUS ROG Flow Z13, while still providing a clear and bright display, is a step behind. For engineering and design professionals who need precise color accuracy, the MSI Titan GT77 leads with superior color coverage in critical color gamuts, providing a more true-to-life visual experience than what the ASUS can deliver. However, neither laptop is ideal for gaming or 3D applications as both have screens with lower refresh rates, meaning they won't display motion as smoothly as models specifically designed with higher refresh rates for these purposes.
Battery
6.5 Hours
5.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 has 6.5 hours of battery life. The MSI Titan GT77 has 5 hours of battery life.
Battery life estimate is based on a mix of common use patterns. More portable and higher performing laptops tend to have less battery life.
Portability
Excellent
Poor
13.4in
SIZE
17.3in
2.6 lbs
WEIGHT
7.2 lbs
0.5in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 has excellent portability, while the MSI Titan GT77 has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,575
$5,430
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 has a price of $1,575 and the MSI Titan GT77 costs $5,430.
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Build Quality
8.5
8.5
The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 and MSI Titan GT77 both have very good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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How the ASUS ROG Flow Z13 and the MSI Titan GT77 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| ASUS ROG Flow Z13 | MSI Titan GT77 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,575 | $5,430 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 11.9'' x 8.1'' x 0.54'' | 15.6'' x 13'' x 0.91'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.6 lbs | 7.28 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 11.89" | 15.63" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.11" | 12.99" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i9-13900H | Intel i9-13980HX | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 64 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 4 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 2048 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 6.5 Hours | 5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 56 Wh | 99.9 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 13.4" | 17.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | Mini LED | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 165Hz | 144Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 511 nits | 602 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 9.3/10 | 5.6/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7.3/10 | 6.8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 10/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 4K | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 1 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 4 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 4 | |
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ASUS ROG Flow Z13
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Andreas Osthoff | March 2022
"The Asus ROG Flow Z13 is a gaming tablet with powerful Alder Lake i9 CPU. The ROG Flow Z13 impresses with its good cooling. After our review, the impression is predominantly positive. Besides a very fast Alder Lake CPU and stable gaming performance, especially the cooling system is surprisingly effective and quiet. You can use the integrated speakers without any issues while gaming. The 1200p display in the 16:10 format also impresses with good color reproduction and high brightness. Since the battery runtimes aren't particularly long as it is, we wouldn't recommend the optional 4K panel."
MSI Titan GT77
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Andreas Osthoff | February 2023
"The MSI Titan GT77 HX 13V is the utimate gaming laptop with RTX 4090 & Core i9-13950HX. The new MSI Titan GT77 will most likely only reach a very small group of users due to the high price, but it is still an impressive showcase of what is possible. The high-end gamer combines the best components you can currently get in almost every regard and it is a very good overall package, which does not have to hide behind full-fledged desktop systems."
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About ASUS
ASUS, a Taiwanese electronics brand, is one of the largest personal computer vendor by market share. The majority of their laptops are targeted towards personal use or gaming. Their most popular product lines include the budget-friendly VivoBook, more premium ZenBook, and their TUF and ROG gaming laptops, the latter of which has a reputation for excellent gaming performance.
About MSI
MSI, also known as Micro-Star International, is a Taiwanese technology corporation. MSI is known for their wide range of gaming devices. Their series include the entry-level Cyborg/Thin and Sword/Katana series, the mid-range Bravo/Delta and Crosshair/Pulse series, and their high-end Vector, Raider, Stealth, and Titan GT series. At every performance level, MSI offers a variety of devices with varying balances between performance, battery life, weight, and price, making them a solid option to consider at every price point.
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